Seven rescued in Oldham modern slavery raid

    Seven people have been rescued following a modern slavery raid in Oldham.

    Police received a report that people were being 'controlled and exploited' at an address south of the town centre.

    Those rescued are Romanian nationals. It is understood they were suspected victims of labour exploitation.

    A 48-year-old man and 50-year-old woman, also Romanian, were arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences.

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